Sword and the Script

JULY 25, 2023

Brand building is increasingly important as B2B prospects come to a decision before ever talking to sales, yet a new report finds 69% of CFOs view brand marketing as a cost center Most searches are zero-click searches. Mindshare has always been crucial to marketing, but the sum total of these variables means it’s more important than ever.

B2B 97

B2B Brand Branding Marketing 97

Onclusive

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Fusion of PR and content marketing Content marketing is a proven way to break through the noise, as long as the content is highly visible. That’s why content marketing needs PR. A new metric, share of search, will build momentum as a way of measuring PR effectiveness and tying PR to market share.

Industry 221

Industry Content Marketing Corporate Analytics 221

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2019

The world of digital marketing is an ever-shifting landscape where platform algorithms and industry trends change in the blink of an eye, and you need to be able to keep up. Luckily, we have seven of our top picks for the best marketing blogs of 2019 that’ll help you up your game! Content Marketing Institute. Copyblogger.

Blogging 92

Blogging Marketing Content Marketing eBook 92

Cision

JANUARY 2, 2018

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? Facebook has gained a reputation for being a marketing shortcut of sorts; its ads have an average click-through rate of.9 But becoming overly reliant on Facebook marketing techniques isn’t simply keeping up with the times — it’s lazy.

Facebook 0

Facebook Marketing Journalism Creativity 0

PR 20/20

APRIL 28, 2016

Complex B2C and B2B sales require content that educates and informs buyers on intricate software, technology, engineering or financial products, processes and concepts. For this very reason, we’ve discussed how curiosity about different subjects is one major competitive advantage marketers must cultivate.

Content Marketing 40

Content Marketing Marketing Financial Engineering 40

Contently - Strategy

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They became especially effective with the mainstream adoption of email in the 1990s, giving smart marketers and media pros a direct line to their audience. Nearly five years ago, I wrote about why the email newsletter is the most important part of content marketing. Damn near every marketer uses email as a marketing channel.

How To 145

How To Content Marketing Banking Advertising 145

MaccaPR

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Not too long ago, you , as a marketer, signed in to LinkedIn to check your messages , catch up on an old colleague, and maybe update your new profile picture. Rebranding to “LinkedIn Pulse” in late 2013 , the app has quickly become a key part of making LinkedIn a content marketing machine. 1) Access to influential people.

LinkedIn 48

LinkedIn Content Marketing Marketing Engineering 48

Critical Mention

JANUARY 9, 2019

In a world ruled by technology, simply being aware of marketing trends is not enough. Understanding their intricacies and how to use them in your 2019 marketing plan is critical to your success this year. We’ve outlined the top marketing trends of 2019 and how to use them to stay ahead of your competition!

Trends 108

Trends Marketing Mobile YouTube 108

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 11, 2024

From TikTok tutorials offering snappy investment strategies to in-depth podcasts revealing the secrets of wealth management, today’s consumers have no shortage of financial content. So, what should content marketing for financial services look like in 2024? Here are her top insights. How do you get past them?

Financial 52

Financial Content Marketing Marketing How To 52

Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. Digital marketing and social media closely followed in the rankings of importance, with traditional marketing next.

Agency 223

Agency Survey SEO Social Media 223

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Often organisations make announcements simply based on when they are ready to be made such as appointments, financial results and product announcements. News calendar applications There’s a choice of technologies that can be used to create a news calendar, from a simple document to a shared Cloud based tool.

Tools 203

Tools Web Banking Wikipedia 203

PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

As a marketing agency, how should we respond? What is the appropriate role of marketing in the midst of a crisis? One of our core tenets is the belief that marketing can make brands “more human.”. Those companies you’re marketing to are all run by people. Is there one? At PR 20/20, we believe there is.

Crisis 92

Crisis Marketing Healthcare Resources 92

Onclusive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

for technology companies) Social media management Storytelling, content marketing and copywriting Press release writing and distribution Speech writing PR event planning Market research Media training. technology, CPG, financial services, etc.)—make

Agency 195

Agency Strategy Communications How To 195

Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Each day, the Internet becomes increasingly crowded with content. Consequently, content marketers are finding it harder to get their content to stand out and receive recognition for their efforts. With such an informative webinar, many attendees posed questions on the process of content creation.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing How To Insurance Insurance 120

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. MacEwen has about legal economics, I do believe corporations had a role in the market dynamics too.

Agency 95

Agency Trends Marketing Survey 95

Contently - Strategy

APRIL 3, 2019

The sessions covered everything from sales enablement and data-driven marketing to ROI models and journalistic advice. Marketing vs. Sales: Getting Buy-In for Your Content Marketing Program. That’s what’s at risk when marketing and sales teams fail to work together. How ContentlyOne Is Solving Content Chaos.

Enterprise 91

Enterprise Content Marketing B2C Data 91

Sword and the Script

APRIL 29, 2017

is reportedly aiming to shave $2 billion from its marketing budget over the next five years. Second, when you cut marketing, you convey to customers and competitors you’ve given up on growth. To that end, it’s really hard to sell more if you stop talking to your market. 1) The challenge of attributing revenue to content.

Marketing 68

Marketing Measurement Content Marketing Survey 68

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Using an influencer to boost awareness of a product or service has been part of marketing for centuries. In today’s digital age, influencer marketing has evolved tremendously, but its core remains the same. We’ve listed six reasons influencer marketing is critical for your business today: 1. They create fresh content.

Marketing 80

Marketing SEO Advertising Advertising 80

Critical Mention

MAY 10, 2019

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. With a background working for high-profile clients in the financial, hospitality and technology industries, she’s excited to bring her experience to Critical Mention. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Marketing 75

Marketing eBook Case Study Measurement 75

The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 8, 2024

Gen Z is also known as digital natives, because they have grown up with the newest technology at their fingertips. Understanding The Gen-Z Market Advertisers and marketers will need a unique approach to capture the attention of this tech-savvy audience. They value diversity, sustainability, authenticity, and inclusivity.

Consumer 91

Consumer Social Media Education Advertising 91

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Technological Issues One of the foremost barriers to effective internal communications is the technological gap within organizations. Inadequate technology can impede internal comms through several avenues. Providing comprehensive user training and support ensures maximum adoption and proficiency with the chosen technology.

Internal 96

Internal International Communications Employee 96

Sword and the Script

MAY 8, 2018

Marketers are relatively upbeat about the economy and growth prospects over the next 12 months or so. It’s a survey I’ve followed for several years as I usually find the benchmarks, particularly around marketing budgets, useful. Here are five points I think are relevant for B2B marketing leaders. of revenue in marketing.

Survey 62

Survey B2B Marketing Mobile 62

PR 20/20

AUGUST 27, 2019

Crafting a marketing strategy is not a light lift. It’s time to level set and prioritize those areas that are going to have the greatest impact on your marketing. It’s time to level set and prioritize those areas that are going to have the greatest impact on your marketing. Are your business and marketing cores healthy?

Marketing 46

Marketing Technology Resources Tools 46

Critical Mention

JULY 24, 2018

PR is an integral part of marketing and should play a key role in brand strategy throughout a company’s lifecycle. We’re here to show you why PR is so essential in marketing. PR is a complement to marketing, providing an added dimension to the brand and working with marketing to get the message across.

Marketing 76

Marketing Measurement Financial Analytics 76

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 30, 2023

Title: “The High Cost of Going Green: The Financial Burden of Electric Vehicles” Synopsis: Electric vehicles (EVs) have been touted as the solution to reducing carbon emissions and fighting climate change. Another reason for the high cost of EVs is the lack of competition in the market.

Financial 36

Financial Government Community Energy 36

Shift Communications

MAY 4, 2017

Facebook is just short of 2 billion monthly active users: Facebook’s growth was powered by the Middle East and African markets, as well as the North American market. It’s equally fair to generalize that marketers who have a strong Facebook strategy also have a solid mobile strategy if they’re executing well.

Facebook 107

Facebook Video Mobile Advertising 107

PR 20/20

MAY 8, 2019

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in the marketing industry, and your career: Consumers will demand greater personalization , while wanting to control their data and privacy. Technology will get smarter , intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity to your martech stack.

Agency 84

Agency Enterprise Technology Analytics 84

PR 20/20

JUNE 25, 2019

Brands have the opportunity to do better marketing at scale, and in doing so, make the world a better place. The future of marketing is more intelligent and more human. Technology and data have supercharged consumer expectations for a personalized, connected experience. But technology isn’t the whole story.

Marketing 52

Marketing Storytelling Technology Community 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 194

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 194

The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

The future role of a search professional Last month 3500 digital marketers arrived in Brighton for the UK’s biggest Search marketing conference. Why links in coverage can provide PR value Does your PR coverage include links to owned content? Yes, they can help you add a financial value to your reporting.

Tools 136

Tools Publicity SEO Measurement 136

Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

Yet when PR pros were asked an optional question about which communications technology vendors they viewed as most familiar and favorable, the press release vendors came out at top of the list of top 10. Clearly, there is a need for PR professionals to have access to better coverage of technology companies in the communications space.

Survey 71

Survey Technology Corporate Financial 71

Sword and the Script

JULY 31, 2018

2) To buy a technology that’s hard to replicate or take too long. In this era of marketing, we should add a fifth reason: 5) To buy an audience. In the last 10 years or so, content marketing has emerged as a way for businesses to build an audience of their own. Content Marketing M&A.

Publicity 60

Publicity Software Government Content Marketing 60

Critical Mention

JANUARY 29, 2021

It is in this context that digital marketing gains salience. This piece focuses on one such aspect of Digital Marketing — Influencer Marketing. According to Influencer Marketing Hub, the ROI for every dollar spent on IM in 2020 is $5.78. Choosing the right platform(s) can make or break your marketing campaign.

Brand 135

Brand Branding How To Radio 135

Contently - Strategy

MARCH 18, 2024

Content related to mortgages, insurance, and financial planning has a way of becoming predictable over time—unless you get a little creative. In this roundup, we’re diving into the top five financial content marketing case studies that have successfully transformed even the most complex topics into unexpectedly captivating content.

Case Study 52

Case Study Financial Content Marketing Study 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

In the GEM, Daimler comes out on top among the car manufacturers, ranking 13th out of 83 in integrated non-financial reports (I?NFR) NFR) and 29th out of 100 in separate non-financial reports (S?NFR). He has coordinated a cross-media content marketing campaign for an international technology group.

Automotive 95

Automotive Study Report Transportation 95

Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 23, 2016

Inspiration can come from funny places – if you are in tech marketing, perhaps you’ll like the following story about branding, which offers lessons from the world of rock music. The markets reward companies in hot areas like tech (and trending segments like Big Data) with higher valuations. .” Absolutely.

Brand 120

Brand Branding Big Data Technology 120

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Marketing and PR predictions aren’t merely forecasts, but often a reflection of our aspirations and perhaps advice – mistakes we’ve made we’d like to help others avoid. “Be Pay to pay, content grows; influencer marketing cools. “I AI-written content adds more noise. “PR David Berkowitz , Founder, Serial Marketers.

Marketing 192

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 192